The IEU is closely monitoring the wellbeing of members affected by the widespread flooding disasters, seeking out those in need to offer assistance.

The Grattan Institute says providing all Australian schools with access to a bank of lesson plans would reduce teacher workload by three hours a week. 

For those affected by floods, or those concerned about friends and family who are being affected, here are some important resources compiled by Trades Hall.

More than 50 Reps share ideas on escalating the No More Freebies campaign in search of a deal in Victorian Catholic education.

IEU members have hit the ground running with the No More Freebies campaign, launching varied actions that will make it clear they are sick of their dedication being taken for granted.

For the last 40 years, neoliberal policy agendas in education have threatened to undermine the democratic foundations of public schooling and weaken education unions that represent the voice of thousands of teachers.

The first of October 2022, marks 730 days since the last pay rise for staff in most Victorian Catholic schools. Two years. It’s a lousy anniversary.

The IEU calls on all members in MACS schools to refuse to perform any work beyond that legally required of them from the commencement of Term 4.

While Catholic employers in Tasmania and Victoria resist the need for action on teacher workloads, report after report declares overwork is the major driver of impending teacher shortages.

The ACTU Centre for Health and Safety has extended its annual OH&S survey until 11 October. Have your say and help improve Australian workplace safety.

ACTU Secretary Sally McManus has championed the right of workers to take protected strikes in multi-employer bargaining in a speech to the National Press Club.

From the teacher shortage crisis to the passing of a very significant woman, here’s some news and in-depth reports collected for your reading convenience.

Industrial action should be allowed in multi-employer bargaining, say academics consulting on the government’s promised IR legislation.

Campaigning for a deal and media coverage of it expands as glacial Catholic employers further frustrate exhausted staff.

Unfortunately it appears some staff are being unlawfully denied ongoing employment. Employers who deny employees their deserved status risk very significant penalties.  

Australia Unions have relaunched their petition campaigning for ten days of family and domestic leave to be extended to all Australian workers.

BEWARE the hazards of delicious union-provided snacks!

How broken bargaining laws (and decisions by employers) deny thousands of IEU members the right to take protected industrial action.

Over recent weeks, a new Agreement was strongly supported by staff in the Sale Diocese, and IEU member actions have had a positive impact on bargaining.